The Rooster

Of the many animal Christian Symbols, the rooster has two notable meanings. In an old Christmas legend, it is said that the only time a rooster ever crowed at midnight was the night Jesus was born. In a story in the Gospels, Jesus mentions the bird when he tells Peter that the intensely loyal disciple will deny knowing him three times before the rooster crows at dawn. Of course, Jesus' prophecy comes true later that same evening. The Rooster is therefore an important symbol of St. Peter and a reminder to all about being careful about what we promise. (Image from the PowerPoint, Symbols of a Faith)